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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

In one of the most crowded thorough
| fares of the Chinese quarter of Shanghai
! there has stood for forty years free native
hospital, mainly supported by the Euro
pean community. Very strange its wards
look at first 10 English s~i;ors. The pa
tients bring their own bedding, consisting
Of bamboo mat and a wadded quilt
Those who can move about are the only
regular attendants of those who cannot
The house surgeon and dispenser is a
Christian Chinaman, for thirty years con-
nected with the hospital and one of the
first converts of n mission school. Yearly
about SUO patients pass through the wards,
and the proportion of deaths is small
Last year there were fifty-siX, and in the
dispensary more than 1900 cases were
treated.
From very far distances many of the
poor suffering creatures come. and back
to their far oil homes many a healed one
has carried blessing greater than bodily
healing; for We believe that nowhere, at
home or abroad, could better proof be
found than in the Shanghai hospital of
the benefit of combining medical and Cos
pei work. Daily the waiting room, seated
for 3GO, is crowded with men, women and
chilcren ling before the dispensing hour,
ana daily an English missionary, as con-
We sant with their language as his own,
sr,s before this waiting multitude the
Sord of life. Il believe" writes Chris
ian physician, who for some years had
,he oversight Of this work, that the Chi
nese undergo more suffering for want Of
medical knowledge than any other nation
in the world. In an institution like this,
almost daily under n good physician may
the blind receive sight. the deaf hear, the
lame walk. The Culver.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

The October meeting Of Clark County
Pomona Grange was held rt fremont City
with the master, 4. L. Holman. presiding
The forenoon session was devoted TO grang,
business. X. L. Holman was appointed tt
confer with Mayor Kelly, and, with him. t.
invite the National Grange to hold its ses
sion in November. lsss. in Springfield.
+ The meeting this year will be at Lansing,
Mich. commencing the third Tuesday
In November.
Rel Rsthburn was appointed official re-
porter tor the meetings Of Pomona Grange.
The afternoon session was open 10 sh-
public. The subject of Music in the Fam
lily" was opened with an able essay by j..
X. Athy. A very lively discussion of the
subject followed, bringing out the benefits
and pleasures derived from lhe practice of
music in the family. showing that
such families are usually better cultured and
have fewer ''oid maids and bachelors
remaining in them. The subject Of ''The
farmers work at present season of the
year" was opened by +. Merritt, and very
earnestly discussed by a large number of
those present.
This was very enthusiastic meeting and
almost all present expressed themselves
benefited and well entertained.
The next meeting will be held at the res
idence of Mr.. +. Merritt. two miles north
west of South Charleston, on the third
Tuesday in November. The afternoon
meeting will be open to the public. and an
invitation is extended to all who wish to be-
present. The questions for discussion are:
'What is the duty Of farmers toward the
public schOois?" opened by Alfred Bown.
''What is the duty of farmers in sec airing
the nomination and election of suitable
men to office?" Opened by K. l.. Holman.
Rel RATHBUN. Reporter
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
OAK GROVE.

OAK GROVE. Nov. Last Thursday
Mr.. Thomas WoodfOrd received injuries
which may yet prove fatal. A boy who
was assisting him was driving on swift
trot. and Tom was standing on the rear of
the hay ladders, when the wagon came un-
coupled. letting the front part of the lad
ders drop. which threw him forward, strik-
ing his face against the boom rack and fear
fully lacerating it, besides inflicting other
bodily injuries. Strange to say. the boy
escaped uuhurt. On last Monday even
ing. while Mr.. A. E. Sparrow and family
were perusing the periodicals of the day.
thre tranquility Of the evening was broken
by hearing steaithy footsteps approaching
the front part of the house. Upon investi-
CATION, ii was found that the movements
were not in harmony with honest inten-
tions. whereupOn the men folks. seizing a
convenient shot gun and revolver. quietly
slipped out by way of back door with in
tentions of demanding their wants, but dis
covered them At q considerable distance In
hasty flight. The neighbors and friends.
with wel!-filled baskets, completely sur
prised Mr.. J. p. Young on last Saturday
evening. Mr.. Young seemed to enjoy the
evening immensely, and all who were pres
ent car testify that he left nothing undone
for the qualification of his guests. We sug
gest that on similar occasions in the future
some one bring basket of pickles for the
especial benefit of John Grant.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
LAWR sNCEvlllE.

LAwRENCEvILLE. Nov. "A three
year-Old son of Theodore Swartzbaugh died
last week of diphtheria, and others Of the
family are i'll with the same disease.
The farm of the late J. c. Byers was sold
Saturday at public sale al $50 per acre. =. e.
Henry IL. Baker Is seriously i'll. The Re
formed church will make nice appear
ance when finished. . There will be a
large attendance at the Foraker meeting
from this vicinity. Quarterly meetings
were held Saturday at Sims chapel. Rev.
Frank Mitchell had charge. John Rust,
sen.. is on the sick list. Chicken
and corn thieves are getting in
their fine work around here.
The Union Sunday school held memorial
services last Sunday on the death of Miss
Lucy NJ. Wey, a teacher in the school, and
adopted the following resolutions:
The jacksonville Union Sunday school.
in memorial services assembled on the
death of our beloved associate. Miss Lucy
NJ Wey, recogniZe q dispenSation of Prov
dence to which we bow in humble sub
mission. Therefore be it resolved:
That We recognize in her life and CONVEX
sation an example of the Christians faith
and hope.
That We will ever hold her teaching and
example in grateful remembrance.
That We tender to her father. brother
and sisters our heartfelt sympathy in their
bereavement
That a copy of these resolutions be pub
lished in the REPUBLIC and Gazette.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
CATAW6A.

The S. of v. and G. A. X. will give an
entertainment on the evening of Nov. l6.
All are invited to attend. The programme
of the evening consists of speeches, dia-
logues. music, etc. E. d. The republicans of
this township are getting reused up. You
may look for full vote from us. The
prohibitionists are using all means to get a
few votes. but the indications are that they
will no: poll as large vote as they did two
wears ago. A. NJ. Michaels and Professor
Fusion. of Mechahlcsburg. spoke for the
prohibition party on last Saturday evening.
-. On Monday evening of this week the
Republicans had very enthusiastic meet
ing. The hall was crowded. The
speake.s were the Hon. George c.
Rawlins and Z. S. Wallace, Esquire.
Mr.. John Runyan is not expected to live
cause. kidney trouble Geo. DavidsGn's
youngest child was severely scalded about
the lower limbs by the upsetting Of tea
pot on itself. The accident happened on
Monday Miss Leila Rrst will leave in a
few days for Baltimore, where she will re-
main for some time with her uncle.
Everyone is hoping and wishing for rain.
Our cis;erns are dry, while many of the
wells have failed. Several farmers have to
dive their stock TO the creek for water.
The doctors report that there is but little
sickness in our township at present.
julius Lintner and wife, living near Me-
chanicsburg. spent Sunday here. the guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wright. Hogs
must be getting scarce. the way the hog
buyers are c0uring the country. There are
several punches Of nice hogs around here
that will soon do for the markets. -.
The democrats had very goon crowd at
their meeting on Tuesday night, but worse
bored set of men has not been seen here
for some time. The speakers advertised
failed to put in an appearance, and the
meeting was addressed by Mr.. AbeiI. who
chiefly spoke against Governor Foroker.
and abused Hon. q. W. RawlinS. His
mode Of doing business was not liked. He
made several republican votes last night
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
PETROLEUM v. NASBY

Says. .'Intimit acquaintance with . tru
friend always increases our respeckt tur
that friend"
This is the reason why Synvita Blocks
continue To make friends as their virtues
pecome better known. Clergymen, public
peakers and people in all the avenues of
life are unit in their praise Of that won
derful new remedy, Synvita Cough Blocks.
they are warranted to cure Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, HUarSeness, Tickling In the
Throat, Sore Throat and Group; 25 doses,
25c. Hundreds bear testimony to the re-
narkably cures of DiarrhRa, Dysentery,
Fiux, Cholera Infantum. or Summer Com-
plant and Cholera Morbus. effected by
Synvita Blackberry Blocks. 25 doses, Csc.
We have stacks of testimonials from
mothers. who, after dosing their children
with strong medicines for Other supposed
diseases, have completely cured them by
using Synvita Worm Blocks % doses. Csc.
After you haye tried all the high priced
oUltle remedies and have found no relief,
buy a package Of Synyita Kidney. Blood
and Liver Blocks anu be cured; SO doses,
soc IL You want the finest tonic BitterS IN
the market, buy package OF Synvita Bit
ter Blocks for 25c. and make u to gallon
of pure tonic bitters.
All these remedies only 1c a dose. No
box, no teaspoon. no sticky bottle. Put up
in patent packages. Warranted to cure or
money refunded. Sold by druggists every
where. Get checker board Of your dealer
free. Send your address on a postal card
for copy of The Synvita Block, which
contains history of diseases and cures. or
send lc stamp for sample of Cough Block
and a copy of The Synvita Block. Address,
THE SYNvIrA Co., Lock Box 2e9, Delphos.
Ohio.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
FREMONT CITY.

Rev. Mr.. Murry. of st. Paris. preached a
very fine discourse. in the Reformed last
Sunday. The missionary entertainment
was well attended; the essays We're very
good and singing splendid. -. The annual
Halloween depredstiOns Of the boys. at
tended by few Of the girls. have once
more been endured. It's nice to have your
gate jerked off and carried away. cabbage
destroyed. and oOur house tampered with.
These are the tendencies of youth and
should be suppressed even on such
occasions, for it may lead to more
daring acts aad greater crimes. 80.
Mr.. George Kohler is again teaching very
successful school at Franklin. Mr..
Schwenberger. of Harmony. is visiting his
son. Mr.. II. c. SchPuberger. Mrs. L.
Mcclure, of Enon. and Miss Lucy Mcclure
are visiting Mrs. s. Arthur. =. Mrs. Ollie
Jones, Of Fort Union. Ohio. is Wis
iting her sister, Mary Powell.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
Hideous in EVER Guine,

Whether 1t be the best known form, chill.
and fever, or else bilious remittent. GoubI.
ague or ague cake. is that abominabe dis
order involving the liver, the bowels and
the kidneys. known as malaria. Every
complaint classified under this generic.
though erroneous appellation. is destruc.
tive of the nervous system. but is. unhap-
PLY. not TO be subdued. or even checked.
by the use of ordinary nervines. febr,fuges
or tonics. There is. however, prompt re-
lief and ultimate cure to be found in Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. foremost among
the proprietary remedies of America. and
widely known in other lands. Not only
diseases born of miasma, but rheumatic
complaints. superinduced by exposure in
bad weather. inherited OF incurred debility
OF the kidneys or bladder. dyspepsia and
an irregular condition of bowels are curabie
nay. certain to be cured by this deserved
ly esteemed and PROFESSIONAL sanctioned
corrective.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
Older Than the Obelisk.

"A hne tree, tnats
Yes, but It Is rather young"
hatner young" Why, it is over SO(
years Old.
THAT may be-" returned the second
speaker, who combines with his profession
Of architecture profound knowledge OF
forestry, but that is not very old for q
Tree
Perhaps not for Europe or Asia, but
recollect that this is new country" OBJ
served the reporter who had accompanied
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

"You would think that in this age of
the world there was no man such a fogy
As not to he up with the ordinary rules
| and cuy:oms Of hotel life" had been
| talking yitn the night clerk of the Ire
mont. He continues: AN old man came
in tonight carrying his valise. 10 which
he clung as though it held all he had in
the world. The he'll boy over there offered
to take it, but the old man ordered him TO
stand back. Then he approached me and
said he wanted to 60 to bed. l saw that
he was > well meaning old gentleman and
unused to city customs. / asked him if
he wanted a room pretty high. He looked
at me and said he didn't want to go where
he couldn't get out if anything happened.
And don't want to be put in a bed with
anybody else, nuther!' he exclaimed
want a baths' / asked. At this he grew
furious, and said he had good wash just
before he left home, and he didn't think
he was filthy yet, but he would probably
need a bath, he said, by the time he got
ready to leave this tavern. Thought that
was one on me-
Il persuaded him TO register. and then
called the bell boy to show him up. The
old fellow objected. He said he didn't
want no niger prowiin' around the halls
with him. To please him went with him,
and we got into the elevator. 1t is fact
that the old fellow thea grew speechless,
and when we reached the landing on the
fourth floor he asked me if there was no
other way Of getting tc the room. I'D
rather climb up a ladder from the out
side he said. than to git into the box
agin. Sposin' that rope was to break?'
Having reached his room he took me by
the hand and said, 'Gooby,' in a warm
hearted way. and then asked: L reckon
you know John Wentworth said did
Well he said, 'mebbe John'n come
prowlin' round here lookin' for me be-
fore l get up. II he does let him come up
hain't seen John for nigh on to eleven
years-when beat him on a calf trade
And he shook my hand again. i came
back to the Office and felt better We
laugh at such people in this age of the
world, but they are the salt Of the earth
and the article is getting scarce in the
market. .'-ChicagoM Mail.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
GREENE TOWNSHIP.

GREENofolrs, Nov. l. Mrs. Fred
Merger was thrown from buggy last Fri
day. the horse becoming frightened by the
blowing of q whistle of a traction en-
gine belonging to William Prin,z, bruisins
her face somewhat. At this writing she Is
not able To see out Of one eye. =. g. There was
gathering OF the union labor party at Cap
tam Paiton's on last Friday to hu>k his
corn. The crowd was not As large as we
expected, but a fine lot Of corn was cri6bed
and pleasant time enjoyed in the evening.
...... The social ut j. B. SparrOw's was a
success, as it WAS under the direction of
energetic ladies. Mrs. John keifeT. of
Elk county. is visiting Mrs. Ed. keifer
..... Mrs. Ed. Keifer Is suffering
very much with . bone felon. ....
X. I. Kelley held court last week. Mr..
George Zeigler has returned from visit to
Michigan, and reports that the opportunity
to buy land is good. There will be an op-
pOrtubity given TO all who wish TO practice
church music on next Saturday evening, at
Emory chapel . We saw man hauling
water to sprinkle his corn shocks. SO that
he could husk and save the fodder. A lit
tie expensive, but no doubt il saves the
blades. which 50 readily break this dry
weather. The meeting at Hopewell was
well attended. and Mr.. WIN. Rocket and
Judge Young made good speeches.
THE SIZE OF 1T.
We saw notice IN the Springfield Ga
zette stating that Captain Patton was claim
ing that he would have plurality of the
votes in Green township. Two years ago he
ran with three republicans and one demo-
crst Tor the Office OF justice of the peace;
there were two elect. Captain Patton re-
,eived thirty votes; the democratic candi-
late thirty-two votes; the other republican
Is follows: NJ. Shockensey.
"a votes; X. T. Kelley. III votes; John L.
iarlough. l3s, showing that Patton ran be-
lind the democratic candidate. This town
hip is republican is republican.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
OAK GROVE.

OAK GRoTE. Oct. 3l.-A quite mesgre
crowd gathered at the school hou Sc last
Saturday night to hear Esq. Patton and
others relieve themselves Of considerable
political ''gsb" said TO be in the interests OF
the Union Labor party. 1t is very prob
able that their efforts would have been bet
ter appreciated had they left the house in
as good condition as they found it. :. A
prohibition stump speech under the color
of "A Gospel Temperance Sermon was
delivered at Bethel church last Sunday by
r. S. Thompson, editor of the Nec Era.
A gentleman being asked why his mus
tache resembled field of wheat, said, Il
don't know. unless it is struck with the red
rust" The following pupils were pres.
ent at school every day last month: Folgei
Collier. Matthew DOwney, Elmer Hustled
Clifford Wike, Jessie AIbin, Alta CarIen
ter, Matilda Collier, Lucy Hursh, Briggit
Quinn. Mamie Quinn, Lottie Xix, Haiti,
SiOns and Effie Young.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

That is to say, your lungs. Also all yOur
breathing machinery. Very wonderful ma
chinery it is. Not only the larger air-pass-
ages, but the thousands of little tubes and
cavities leading from them.
When these are c!Ogged and choked with
matter which ought not to be there, your
lungs cannot half do their work. And
what they do. they cannot do well.
Gail it cold, cough. Group, pneumonia,
catarrh, consumption. or any of the family
of throat and nose and head and lung OBJ
structions, all are bad. All ought to be got
rid of. There is just one sure way to get
rid of them. That is to take BOschee's
German Syrup, which any druggist will sell
you at IS cents bottle. Even if every
thing else has failed you, you may depend
upon this for certain.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
BETHEL TOWNSHIP.

BETHEL TOWNSHIP, Nov. 2.-The fol
is report of the Bethel school for the
month beginning October 3 and ending DC
tobcr %; Number enrolled: Boys. Is
girls. %: total A.: average daily attendance
boys IA; girls -: total 3S; per cent. of at
tendance. IS. Those present every day
were: Cora Folck. Alice Gaines. Winnie
Heck, Sadie Hardacre. Bennie Hardacre.
Jerry Hardacre, Orval Hardacre. Alber,
Hance. Alpha Sipes. Milton Strong and
Willie Trumbo. Those who were absent
but one day are: Gertie Hicks. Clifford
Hardacre. Harry Martin. Bertha Schaffner.
Hattie and Tommy Tyree.
THAD. l.. TROUT, Teacher.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

Mrs. PhGbe Chesley, Preston, Clay Co.,
Iowa. tells the following remarkable story,
the truth OF which is vouched for by the
residents of the town: Il ali 13 years old.
have been troubled with kidney complaint
and lamenesS for many years: could no,
dress mysilf wtxhout help. Now am free
from all pain and soreness, and am able to
do all my own houSework. ! owe my
thanks to Electric Bitters for having re-
newed my youth. and removed completely
all disease and pair. Try bottle. only
soc at Charles Ludlow Il Co.'S Drug Store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
Bucklfr'.Arulca snlye.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter. Chspped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all skin eruptions, and positively
cures Piles. or no pay required. 1t Is guar.
snteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Fol
sale by Charles Ludlow & Co.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

My son has been afflicted with nasal ca
tarrh since quite young. | was induced to
try Ely's Cream Balm, and before he had
one hottie that disagreesble catarrhal
smell had all left him. He appears as well
as anyone. II is the best catarrh remedy
in the MARKET. c. Olmstead, ArcOla,
Illinois.
Mr.. A. Nichols suffered from catarrh for
years. He purchased bottle Of EIy's
Cream Balm OF us. lie is now almost
cured. and says You cannot recommend 1t
too highly.-Evers Bros, druggists, indie
pendence, Iowa
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
You Garry

A whole medicine chest in your pocket,
with one box Of Ayers Pills. As they
operate directly on the stomach and
bowels, they indirectly affect every
other organ Of the body. When the
stomach is out of order. the head il
affected, digestion fails, the blood be-
comes impoverished, and you fall an
easy victim 10 any prevalent disease.
Miss NJ. f. Boyle, of wilkesbarre, Pa,
puts the whole truth in nutshell, when
she SAYS: 81 use no other medicine
than Ayers Pills. They are all that
any one needs, and just splendid TO ssvs
money in doctors bills"
Here In an instance Of
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03
syrup of Figs,

Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co., San Francisco, Cal. is natures
only true laxative. This pleasant Cali
fornia liquid fruit remedy may be had at
Dr. Casper's drug store, soc. and 81 bottles.
1t is the most pleasant, prompt and effect
i've remedy known 10 cleanse the system; to
act on the liver. kidneys, and bowels gent
ly yet thoroughly; to dispel headaches,
colds, and fevers. and to cure constipation,
indigestion, and kindred ills.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

IN 4 and reliable Medicines are the best
wv todepend upon. Ackers Blood FL
ixir has been prescribed for years for all i'm
purities of the Blood. Inevery form of Scrof.
ulous, syphilitic or Mercurial diseases, it is
invaluable. For rheumatism, has no equal.
Frank II. Coblentz, corner Market an
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

Beautiful woman, from whence came thy
bloom.
Thy beaming eyes, thy features fair?
What kindly hand on thee was laid
EndOwing thee with beauty rare?
Twas not ever thus, the dame replied.
| .'Once pale this face. these features bold,
| The 'FavOrite Prescription OF DR.. Pierce
Wrought the wOndrous change which you
! behold"
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

Hold this baby while have fight with
that man." said an East Boston woman to a
sailor who had just come ashore. The sail
or. always ready to be entertained. took
the infant. and the woman took the man. S
arm and walked AWAY .tIff p. q
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

Chronic catarrh usually indicates scrof-
ulous condition of the system, and should
be treated. like chronic ulcers and erup
tions. through the blood. This disease has
been cured. in hundreds of csses. by the
use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Price 81. 81,
bottles. So.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

.NC~>N trifle with any Throat G.
INV y Lung Disease. If you have
. Cough or Cod, or the children are
threatened with Croupor Whooping Cough.
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
furthe: trouble. 1t is positive cure
and We guarantee it. Price 10 ant 50c
Frank Il. Coblentz, corner Marke: and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-03

An original farmer Of Michigan declares
that the soil is 50 poor where he lives that
''if one tried to raise two whpporwills TO
the acre one would be a cripple"